Top young player: Manny Machado

Top young player: Manny Machado

Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun

Third baseman Manny Machado hasn't gotten quite the level of hype that followed flamboyant Nats outfielder Bryce Harper to the major leagues, but he has quickly elevated himself into the same statistical realm as Harper and young Angels superstar Mike Trout. He entered the weekend batting .330 and leading the major leagues in at-bats and doubles while ranked behind only Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera in hits.

Third baseman Manny Machado hasn't gotten quite the level of hype that followed flamboyant Nats outfielder Bryce Harper to the major leagues, but he has quickly elevated himself into the same statistical realm as Harper and young Angels superstar Mike Trout. He entered the weekend batting .330 and leading the major leagues in at-bats and doubles while ranked behind only Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera in hits. (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)

Third baseman Manny Machado hasn't gotten quite the level of hype that followed flamboyant Nats outfielder Bryce Harper to the major leagues, but he has quickly elevated himself into the same statistical realm as Harper and young Angels superstar Mike Trout. He entered the weekend batting .330 and leading the major leagues in at-bats and doubles while ranked behind only Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera in hits.